My cider story starts sometime in the noughties when we moved to an old Oxfordshire water mill, home to a small but thriving orchard. I grew curious about the trees and the abundant crop they produced, feeling compelled by their squandered supply and how to salvage it.
I started to investigate how to ferment the juice and after making my first 25L batch I knew I was hook, line and sinker for all things APPLE. An apple odyssey ensued and I began a quest to find and work with those mighty cider apples and create a drink worthy of their gifts...
Following a tenancy offer for a nearby Cotswold orchard I was able to nurture my burgeoning passion and it didn't take long before I knew I needed to dedicate myself to the Real Cider Movement. And so The Cotswold Cider Company was created, to bring Real Cider to The Cotswolds and beyond. It's cider made properly, without the junk, inspired by the stunning landscape I call home. My contribution to a noble cause, an incredible fruit and an unrivalled location. I invite you to attend a sermon and try it for yourself…
Rory Souter, Founder and Expert Cider Maker
At The Cotswold Cider Company we believe there's real cider and there's fake cider. Real cider is what we're all about and the reason we're here. Our ciders are made to represent, express and liberate the cider apple in all it's glory. We work with the seasons to champion a genuine product that's accessible and caters to a variety of palates - it's what nature does best, left to her own devices. So what's all this 'fake' stuff about then?
We’ve put together a handy illustration on the matter so you can understand the REAL VS FAKE Cotswold Cider Company ethos.
Please read, enjoy and where possible spread word of the cause!
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